The knitter's book of wool the ultimate guide to understanding, using, and loving this most fabulous fiber
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Potter Craft,
c2009.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- What is wool? Anatomy of a fiber ; The softness myth
- From pasture to pullover : turning wool into yard. Skirting and sorting ; Rub-a-dub-dub : souring fleece ; The charms of color ; Wool 101 : quick tips for reading a generic wool yard
- Meet the breeds. Breed categories ; The criteria ; Finewools ; Mediumwools ; Down and down-type wools ; Longwools ; Dual-coated and primitives
- Plays well with others. Blending for luster and drape ; Blending for halo ; Blending for warm-weather comfort ; Blending for strength
- Patterns. Hats, hands, and feet ; Sweaters and tops ; Scarves, shawls, and stoles ; Home and beyond
- Resources. Washing wool ; Keeping moths at bay.
